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Karnataka High Court declines to quash female foeticide case against government doctor and others

Female foeticide is not merely a statutory offence, it is a moral blight and a constitutional affront, says High Court

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:32 pm

Subtle messaging? Shivakumar to host dinner for Congress legislators on Tuesday

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is hosting a dinner for Congress legislators in Bengaluru. This event marks six years since he became KPCC president. The gathering is seen as a subtle message to the party leadership regarding Shivakumar's support base. It occurs amidst ongoing discussions about the state's chief minister position.

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

Karnataka could be party in case against Kerala government on Malayalam Bhasha Bill that received assent from Kerala Governor

In the Legislative Council, Congress member Bilkis Bano pushed the State government to urge the Kerala government to bring an amendment to the legislation to keep Kasaragod district out of its purview

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:09 pm

Government Of Karnataka Signs MOA To Establish Centre Of Excellence In Agri And Allied Innovation In Kalaburagi

The agreement was signed between the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science and Technology and the Krishi Kalpa Foundation for setting up the facility, which will focus on research, innovation and technology-driven solutions in agriculture: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 9 Mar 2026 7:59 pm

Mysurus satellite IT hub push begins to lift real estate prospects, housing leads the way

The Karnataka GCC Policy reinforces this intent, targeting global firms across technology, financial services, and engineering and manufacturing, a move that could enhance long-term office demand in smaller cities, including Mysuru.

The Hindu Businessline 9 Mar 2026 7:15 pm

Karnataka government rules out closure of KSIC factory, construction of stadium

Minister for Sericulture and Animal Husbandry K. Venkatesh said plans are on to boost the production of Mysore Silk, which is in very high demand.

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

KSDNB Result 2026 released at ksdneb.org; check steps to download and other key details

The Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board has announced the January 2026 GNM annual examination results. Candidates who appeared for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year exams can now check their mark sheets on the official website, ksdneb.org. The results include subject-wise marks, total scores, and pass/fail status.

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 7:00 pm

Bengaluru Weather Update: City records 35.6C today; rising heat across Karnataka; check forecast for upcoming days

Bengaluru Weather Update: Bengaluru residents woke to sunny skies as summer intensifies across Karnataka. Maximum temperatures are predicted to reach 40C in the coming days. Northern districts like Kalaburagi are already experiencing high heat. The IMD warns of four to six days of heatwave conditions, particularly in north interior and coastal regions. Bengaluru's weather is expected to remain similar tomorrow.

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 6:23 pm

Karnataka hostel attack: Accused student still untraced in Ballari

A minor student in Karnataka's Ballari district remains untraced after allegedly killing a fellow hostel inmate and injuring seven others at a Gurukul residential school on Saturday night. The Class 9 student reportedly attacked hostelmates with an iron rod

IBTimes 9 Mar 2026 5:48 pm

Why digital gold start-up Jar is under police scanner

The Karnataka CID has launched an investigation into Jar Gold Retail Private Limited, a digital gold savings start-up.

NewsBytes 9 Mar 2026 4:43 pm

NHAI backed InvIT to raise Rs 6,000 crore; IPO planned on March 11

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust, an InvIT sponsored by NHAI, will come up with Rs 6000 crore initial public offering with per unit price band fixed at Rs 99-Rs 100. A total of 260 km of five national highways on the golden quadrilateral in fours states of Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will be will be operated by the trust set up for the purpose

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 4:13 pm

Kingpin of Transnational Reptile Smuggling Racket Held from Kanpur

Ghosh's syndicate is spread across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and West Bengal

Deccan Chronicle 9 Mar 2026 3:53 pm

Fed Up With Elephant Menace, Karnataka MLA Turns To Ganesha Temple For Help

The move to seek spiritual guidance comes at a time of high stress for locals. The Forest Dept has successfully rescued and relocated 9 trouble-making elephants over the months.

News18 9 Mar 2026 3:02 pm

Embassy East Business Park moves Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of ECIR proceedings

Embassy East Business Park has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of proceedings initiated pursuant to an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), according to details available on the court's official website.

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 3:01 pm

Bengaluru man sets his partner, her parents on fire following refusal to hand over scooter

A man in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly setting his partner and her parents on fire after she refused to give him her scooter. The accused, identified as Panduranga, poured petrol on the victims following a heated argument and fled the scene. The injured are currently receiving hospital treatment.

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

Karnataka: 15-Year-Old Attacks Sleeping Hostel Classmates With Bed Rod In Ballari School, 1 Dead, 8 Injured - The Logical Indian

Karnataka: 15-Year-Old Attacks Sleeping Hostel Classmates With Bed Rod In Ballari School, 1 Dead, 8 Injured The Logical Indian

Google News 9 Mar 2026 1:01 pm

Karnatakas guarantee schemes have made women self reliant, says Minister H.K. Patil

Achieved significant success in poverty eradication, says the Minister

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 12:58 pm

EV firm Ultraviolette launches battery aimed at sustainable mobility

Customers can now own an Ultraviolette X-47 starting at 1,49,000, while subscribing to the battery beginning at 2499 per month, said the company.

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 12:50 pm

Elderly man dies after his car catches fire in Karnataka; police probe suicide angle

A 70-year-old man, Uday Kumar, died after his car caught fire near Achepalli Cross in Chikkaballapur district. Police suspect suicide as preliminary investigations revealed no evidence of an accident or mechanical fault. The victim was returning after visiting his mother when the incident occurred.

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 12:28 pm

Transport corpn conducts survey of accident zones

Carried Out Across NWKRTC's 9 Divs I 150 Areas Identified

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 10:35 am

Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Faces Opposition; Activist Girish Bharadwaj Urges President To Withhold Assent

BENGALURU: A fresh political and constitutional debate has erupted over the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, with social activist Girish Bharadwaj formally urging the President of India to withhold assent, alleging that the legislation is vague, overbroad and susceptible to political misuse. The development comes after the Governor of Karnataka Continue reading Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Faces Opposition; Activist Girish Bharadwaj Urges President To Withhold Assent The post Karnataka Hate Speech Bill Faces Opposition; Activist Girish Bharadwaj Urges President To Withhold Assent appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .

Our Voice WeRIndia 9 Mar 2026 9:51 am

Karnataka's liquor deregulation: Why United Spirits, United Breweries & Allied Blenders are Dalal Street's new favourites

Karnataka is poised for a significant policy shift in its liquor sector, moving towards deregulation. This move is expected to benefit major listed alcobev players like United Spirits and United Breweries by fostering innovation and marketing capabilities. The proposed excise framework, linking taxation to alcohol content, is anticipated to boost beer consumption and drive volume growth for the state.

The Economic Times 9 Mar 2026 9:48 am

Airline offers Rs 1,000 for dented bag, Bengaluru man sues & wins Rs 17,000

A Bengaluru man successfully sued Air India after his checked luggage was damaged. Despite airline staff initially refusing to register his complaint, a consumer forum ruled the airline negligent. Air India was ordered to pay Rs 7,000 in damages and Rs 10,000 for litigation costs, highlighting the importance of reporting issues promptly.

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 2:54 am

Truck-car crash kills 3 youths in outskirts of Bengaluru

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 2:36 am

Ballari admin sets up panel to clear encroached land

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 12:09 am

International Womens Day celebrated in Belagavi

The Times of India 9 Mar 2026 12:09 am

Beyond the Ranji Glory: The Struggle in Kashmirs Willow Industry

Aditya Pandey Cricket is the most loved sport in India. Every cricket season brings new heroes, new tournaments, and new celebrations. Recently, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) won the Ranji Trophy for the first time in the tournaments history. J&K defeated Karnataka, which has won 8 titles, the second most after Mumbai. J&K took the mammoth [] The post Beyond the Ranji Glory: The Struggle in Kashmirs Willow Industry appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 9 Mar 2026 12:08 am

Saleem ahmed is feted for securing Haj Bhavan for Hubballi

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 11:53 pm

Kharge slams PM Modi over Indias foreign policy

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 11:35 pm

Paperless land surveys by end of year as services go online

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 10:22 pm

ISRO and ESA sign agreement for Earth Observation missions

The agreement was signed on March 4 by M. Ganesh Pillai, scientific secretary, ISRO, and Simonetta Cheli, director, Earth Observation Programme, ESA, in a virtual meeting mode.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Announcement of bypolls could shift focus in budget session

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 10:20 pm

Student drowns in flooded quarry

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 9:36 pm

Karnataka notifies reservation for 369 wards of new Bengaluru corporations, questions persist over quotas

However, the final notification is likely to be challenged in the court, as the Urban Development Department has not changed the percentage in either vertical reservation or the women quota, despite the draft notification drawing widespread criticism over the same.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 8:56 pm

Karnataka High Court judge injured in convoy accident on BengaluruTumakuru Highway

According to the police, the incident occurred at around 7.30 a.m. when a truck travelling ahead of the judges convoy suddenly took a left turn.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

Each One Teach One model launched in Mandya to improve SSLC results

ZP CEO Nandini K.R. said while about 68% students had passed in Preparatory Examination-1, the pass percentage increased to 86 per cent in Preparatory Examination-3. Officials asked to further improve the results to reach 95 per cent

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

Minister defends decision to hold college union polls

They will help groom young leaders, according to M.C. Sudhakar

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:57 pm

India earned great respect by remaining neutral between global powers, says Kharge

The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha says PM Modi is harming Indias global standing through his foreign policy decisions

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:45 pm

Karnataka Budget 2026-27: Share of Central funds decreasing by the year adds to fiscal pressure

Medium Term Fiscal Plan shows the share of Central transfers in the States resource envelope reduced from 32.1% in 2017-18 to 25.1% in 2026-27, a drop of 21.8%

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:40 pm

Three youths killed after speeding car rams truck

According to the police, the accident took place at around 1.15 a.m. when the car was heading towards Harohalli from Bengaluru

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:26 pm

Workshop on modern drug design concludes in Mysuru

Around 62 delegates, including faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students from various institutions across the south zone, took part in the workshop

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:20 pm

State Information Commission slaps 1 lakh penalty on BDA official for failing to provide information under RTI

The commission has chosen to levy penalty on the erring officials taking serious view that failure to provide information under RTI on such a mandatory process will go against the spirit of the legislation

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:17 pm

West Asia conflict hits premium airport cab services in Bengaluru

Operators say the decline is linked to disruptions in international travel and a fall in visits by foreign investors and business delegates to the city.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:09 pm

State Budget is directionless, misleading, says Shettar

Siddaramaiah has betrayed the expectations of the people: MP

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 7:00 pm

Budget reflects systemic decline of public education, says AIDSO

Karnataka Public Schools scheme is anti-poor, according to activists

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:51 pm

Special drive against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants reveal a suspected human trafficking network

Several Bangladeshi nationals were brought to Bengaluru illegally about four years ago after being promised decent jobs and good salaries

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:50 pm

15 women trained as auto drivers, issued driving licences on Womens Day

The programme aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities among women

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:49 pm

Swachhata Road Show draws good response in Mysuru

Minister H. C. Mahadevappa calls for public support to keep Mysuru clean

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:48 pm

BJP leaders criticise Siddaramaiahs Budget for reducing focus on development

It leaves the State burdened with lakhs of crores of debts and is full of thousands of false promises, says Abhay Patil

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:44 pm

DCRE police stations to function on government holidays

Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement police stations were established across the State as special stations to handle cases related to caste-based abuse and atrocities against SC/ST persons.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:36 pm

Run for Mandya marathon evokes good response

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:32 pm

Ranji Champions Jammu Kashmir Cricket Team Gets Grand Welcome; CM to Host Dinner

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team, fresh from its historic Ranji Trophy triumph, received a rousing welcome on Sunday after arriving in Jammu following their title-winning victory over Karnataka in the prestigious domestic cricket tournament. The victorious players were greeted by enthusiastic crowds who lined the streets to celebrate the teams achievement, which is []

KashmirLife 8 Mar 2026 6:30 pm

Many colorectal cancer patients in India diagnosed at advanced stage, finds Kidwai study

Doctors urge people not to ignore warning signs such as persistent abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss or prolonged fatigue

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 6:07 pm

Cruise ship with 619 passengers calls at New Mangalore Port

It was the third cruise vessel of the current cruise season. The ships itinerary covered Colombo, Kochi, Mangaluru, Goa and Mumbai.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 5:11 pm

This moving bakery in Bengaluru is bringing vegetarian Japanese shokupan, anpans, and karepans to your doorstep

Neha S Nirmal and Nischal Vasant Meethals moving bakery revives the nostalgia of neighbourhood bread vendors by delivering eggless shokupan, pillowy karepans and flavour-packed anpans straight to your doorstep

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 4:35 pm

DRDOs Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru receives bomb threat email

An anonymous email threatening a bomb attack at Bengaluru's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) was received on March 5. The message claimed 14 IEDs filled with cyanide gas were planted, warning of a 1.75-km blast radius. Following a thorough search and evacuation, the threat was declared a hoax, and a case under the IT Act has been registered.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 3:16 pm

News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israels Haifa Refinery, Irans Attack On US Navys Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News

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News18 8 Mar 2026 1:47 pm

Ballari hostel rampage: Minor student killed, 7 injured

According to the police, the accused minor allegedly attacked his classmates with an iron bed rod following a minor dispute after dinner, when the victims were reportedly asleep.

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 12:22 pm

Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead

The injured students have been shifted to the Ballari Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) and the Trauma Care Hospital for treatment.

News18 8 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Boy goes on rampage at Karnataka school, attacks sleeping students with bed rod; 1 dead, several injured

A shocking incident unfolded at a Gurukul residential school in Ballari, Karnataka, where a boy allegedly attacked fellow students with a bed rod late at night. The assault resulted in one student's death and left eight others injured, with two sustaining serious wounds. All injured students were promptly taken to a hospital for medical attention.

The Times of India 8 Mar 2026 8:56 am